**Mashed Potato Skins: A Delightful Appetizer or Side Dish for Any Occasion**
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these twice-baked mashed potato skins are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. Made with a combination of leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, and seasonings, these potato skins are then baked until golden brown and crispy. This recipe provides two variations: a classic version with cheddar cheese and bacon, and a loaded version with a variety of toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a hearty addition to your next meal, these mashed potato skins are sure to satisfy.
MASHED POTATO SKINS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Arrange the turkey bacon on a sheet pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crisp. Cool and chop.
- Put the potatoes in a medium sauce pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and season with salt. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash potatoes with buttermilk and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives and cheddar and fold in the bacon.
- Rachael cuts calories here by using turkey bacon, and buttermilk instead of sour cream. As she says, "If you eat well, you can eat more!"
MASHED POTATO SKINS
These potatoes taste like skins with the works and sour cream but they are boiled, not fried. The bacon is baked on a slotted broiler pan so the fat falls away. The sour cream is replaced with buttermilk, which is tangy but made from skimmed milk. I use whole milk Cheddar but it is super sharp so a little goes a long way!
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Arrange the bacon on a sheet pan and bake for 12 to15 minutes until crisp. Cool and chop.
- Put potatoes in a medium sauce pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and season with salt. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash potatoes with buttermilk and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives, Cheddar and fold in bacon.
SKIN-ON SAVORY MASHED POTATOES
This is a version of Mashed Potatoes that my husband actually likes. You can use any type of potatoes and change the amounts of butter, sour cream, and milk to your taste. I like it with russets myself.
Provided by Moonharehayashi
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes, and transfer to a bowl. Add butter, and mash with a potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are starting to become smooth. Add milk and sour cream, and mix to your desired texture. Careful not to over mix the potatoes once they are creamy. Season with garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 32.7 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 142.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CHUNKY, SKIN-ON MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: red bliss potato, cold water, kosher salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, garlic, sour cream, freshly ground black pepper, green onion
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Sides
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Add the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes longer. Drain and return to the pot. Set aside.
- In a small pot over medium heat, bring the butter, cream, and garlic to a simmer. Once simmering, remove from the heat.
- Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes. Add the sour cream, then mash with a hand masher until the potatoes are creamy, but still very chunky. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with green onions, if desired.
- Note: Any small waxy potato would work well in this recipe - such as Yukon Golds or new potatoes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 2 grams
Tips:
- For a crispy skin, make sure the potatoes are very dry before baking.
- To easily scoop out the potato flesh, use a melon baller or a spoon.
- If you don't have an ice cream scoop, you can use a spoon to scoop out the potato flesh.
- Be careful not to overfill the potato skins, or they will become soggy.
- If you are using a lot of toppings, pre-bake the potato skins for a few minutes before adding them.
- Mashed potato skins can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Conclusion:
Mashed potato skins are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different topping options, you can create a unique and flavorful dish that will impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy appetizer, give mashed potato skins a try!
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